Exciting!! I would say…

1. a short goodbye and focus on the positive. End with “I’ll see you at the bus stop/car pick” or wherever
2. the books The Invisible String and The Kissing Hand
3. have them practice opening their lunchboxes, unpacking their snack etc
4. shoes without laces unless they can tie their own shoes
5. leak proof water bottle-truly leak proof
6. meet the other parents as quickly as possible!

We’ve always done a flat rate ‍️ “can you babysit 3 nights 4 days xyz is our flat rate per day.” The hourly+flat rate overnight would work too. Prob depends on skill level-career nanny vs college girl

Ugh hopefully never? I feel like the trend is late overs now for later elementary and middle school

I also want to add that my OB told me the average amount of times that a mom has sex before her baby is 6months old is ONE. One time in the first 6 months of postpartum

@Purple-Cat 1000% you’ll never go back

For me, it worked but also made me so sick that I wasn’t functional. A lot of friends have done great on it. I felt horrible and so low energy

If it’s twice a week then it’s a GOOD week. Daytime sex only. During lunch, nap time or right after drop off. No one touch me after the sun goes down

It’s hard. Especially since crops are in style. I’m following for an answer…

Our family is going gluten free to support one of my kids health issues. I’ve been putting it off bc it feels like a lot more than I have the mental bandwidth for. Any suggestions, tips, favorite item?

I feel like our pediatrician recommended lightly waking them before they have the terror to reset. So if she typically wakes around 10pm, try waking at 9:45pm. Just lightly rub her back

I haven’t read that book but I recently signed the wait until 8th pledge. The reason I signed is bc there isn’t a single piece of literature/research that supports smartphone adoption for kids. Curious to hear what others are experiencing!

Favorite date night ideas that don’t revolve around alcohol? Would be interested in girlfriend meet ups that aren’t happy hour too.

Rosemary Beach, Cinnamon Shores, Hyatt Lost Pines, Big Sky Montana, Park City, UT
Beach is easy and anywhere in Utah is super family friendly

Super goop glow stick!!

My therapist told me an immediate consequence that makes sense for the behavior and is age appropriate. Apparently time outs are real controversial but they seem to work with us, mainly bc it gives my kids time to breathe and regulate.
Exp: using a toy to hit a sibling. Toy goes away or time out from playing for 3 minutes

Delta 9 from hometown hero (will show up on a drug test for thc)

Not 5! In the same boat

Pikopeyes, play street museum, ninja course

Yes! We are certainly not perfect but we have started letting our kids color/journal, read or pick out a game. When they choose a game we all play. Or I’ll play while my husband cleans up dinner or vice versa.
Pictionary, headbandz, mancala, card games etc